Cellulitis Diet
Cellulite (cellulitis)- also called orange peel syndrome, is a fat deposition occurring mainly in the buttocks, hips or thighs; a disruption of the subcutaneous fatty tissues that create the unpleasant looking “orange peel ” syndrome.
It is the inflammatory and circulatory congestion of fat cells often only seen in specific parts of the body- buttocks, hips and thighs but can also be seen on the arms and tummy. Although women are the main victims of cellulite, men can suffer from it too- only less frequently. It is also not restricted to the overweight as thin people can also experience subcutaneous disorder.
The causes of cellulite include blocking of the lymphatic and blood circulation that is increased by a sedentary lifestyle, nutritional mistakes such as heavy consumption of simple carbohydrates, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances and stress.
Estrogen is notorious for storing fat, but also the retention of salt and water. This is why cellulite mainly affects women and evolves with hormonal changes, particularly during adolescence, during pregnancy, after taking the contraceptive pill or in the period prior to menopause.
The management of cellulitis involves good nutrition, regular exercise, stress management and massage with lymphatic drainage. Now we’ll look at the nutritional aspect of treating cellulite:
Cellulitis Diet:
Your nutrition to help get rid of cellulitis must be aimed at losing the extra weight you may have, but bear in mind that overweight and cellulite problem is not always linked. However, it is necessary to limit the saturation of fat cells in triglycerides, reducing intake of carbohydrates and focusing on foods with low glycemic index values: Whole grains, vegetables and unprocessed natural foods. You should have white bread in moderation, as it is high in carbohydrates, high GI value, usually high in sodium so it is bad for water retention.
Although cellulite is a fatty tissue disorder, daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil and rapeseed oil gives you omega 3 fatty acids, causing the synthesis of substances- prostaglandins that modulate inflammation.
You should consume lean protein in sufficient quantity, especially in breakfast as it has quite an interesting effect on tissue toning and helping fight against water retention. English breakfast is recommended as well as the consumption of oily fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel in your main meals. Lean meats- turkey and chicken without skin, rabbit, veal must be preferrred over fatty beef, pork, lamb and offal.
You should have fresh seasonal vegetables every day, due to their vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content that help fight against oxidative and inflammation of subcutaneous tissue .
Finally, the regular consumption of water is useful for detoxification of tissues, but the amount will be adjusted to the amount of retention . Sodium in your diet should be monitored and reduced.
Physical exercise strengthens your muscles and body and improves blood circulation in your lower limbs . It is not necessary to work out at a gym.. Usually regular, brisk walking for at least half an hour a few times a week will give you a feeling of well-being. Swimming and cycling are also effective and practical activities . But you could just walk to work and shops instead of driving, take the stairs instead of the lift… Small or big, any physical activity counts towards your ability to manage fat and help blood and lymphatic circulation.
As for stress management do whatever relaxes you and helps you manage your thoughts and emotions, whether it is meditation or yoga, but the regular practice of physical activity is always recommended, so yoga is a good option as it involves both mind and body.
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